2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester. 2007 Subaru Forester has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DBS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
Model | DBS | Forester |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |